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Constructing the foundations for legal identity in post-conflict settings
[Centre of Excellence for CRVS Systems]This paper analyses the role of the civil register and the legal underpinnings for identity in four countries: Afghanistan, Georgia, Rwanda, and South Africa. A synthesis paper is also available. -
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National Vital Statistics System (USA)
[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ]This web page provides an overview of vital statistics and new initiatives in the U.S. It provides information on how to obtain certificates or copies of all vital events in all 50 states.
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CDC/National Center for Health Statistics: Publications and Information Products
[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]This web page provides a comprehensive overview of all CDC National Center for Health Statistics published material.
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CDC/National Center for Health Statistics: Vital and Health Statistics Series
[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics]This web page provides a comprehensive overview of the CDC National Center for Health Statistics publications on vital and health statistics.
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CDC/National Center for Health Statistics: National Vital Statistics Reports
[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]This web page gives access to all U.S. national vital statistics reports, both regular (on birth, death, marriage, and divorce) and special reports that cover final data on births from the previous
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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
[European Union]The official website that explains the elements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that is meant to give people more control over their personal data, and level the field for how -
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International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision (ICD-11)
[World Health Organization]ICD-11 is the latest web based version of the global standard for diagnostic health information, and a key tool for, among other things, produce accurate vital statistics. The website includes the -
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CRVS eLearning
[World Bank Group]This eLearning course is a comprehensive self-learning tool.
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Use of Community Health Data for Shared Accountability
[United States Agency for International Development and Measure Evaluation]A guidance document, brief, and PowerPoint presentation for use by country ministries of health (MOHs), local government, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), civil society, and community leaders to -
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Production of a Vital Statistics Guide, Rev. 1
[United Nations Economic Commision for Asia and the Pacific]The purpose of this Guide and the files it accompanies, hereinafter referred to as the resource kit, is to enable the production of vital statistics reports, primarily using civil registration data -
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World Health Statistics 2018: Monitoring Health for the SDGs, Sustainable Development Goals
[World Health Organization]The World Health Statistics series is the annual snapshot of the state of the world's health. This 2018 edition contains the latest available data for 36 health-related Sustainable Development Goal -
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World Health Statistics 2020
[World Health Organization]The World health statistics 2020 report is the latest annual compilation of health statistics for 194 Member States. It summarizes trends in life expectancy and causes of death and reports on progress
Our Resource Library provides access to curated resources related to CRVS systems, including research, tools, publications, CRVS eLearning course, our Expert Talks video series, and a glossary of terms and definitions.
A CRVS system is one that connects relevant data from the civil registry and the health information system for the purpose of producing vital statistics. In order to function well, CRVS systems depend on common elements. These are featured under a unique section of our library. Examples include resources that focus on training, assessments and evaluations, identity management, data security and privacy, information and communications technology, and more.